Medication-assisted treatment includes medication, individual and group counseling, case management, and peer support. Our program is designed to create a support system that will help you make the most of your treatment and give you tools for success. CHC’s first program of the kind began in 1974. MAT is a highly effective, evidence-based practice in which medication stabilizes brain function and allows you to return to your best capabilities. You’ll be able to focus on your recovery, employment, and parenting. It’s also been found to help clients to be healthier quickly as they begin the recovery process.
Many MAT patients are active in other programs, such as Intensive Outpatient Groups (IOP), Women’s Recovery Outpatient, Touchstone Partial Hospitalization, RAMAR Men’s Residential, and more.
Methadone
Methadone is the most widely-used and studied treatment for opiate addiction. It has been identified as the most effective treatment. It is a long-lasting, synthetic narcotic that acts in a way similar to morphine or other narcotics. When used in proper doses, methadone does not create euphoria, sedation or analgesic effects. It is used as a maintenance treatment to stop cravings. Methadone builds up and is stored in the body. This helps stabilize a patient so many do not feel the effect of being high.
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a tablet form of medication which is taken under the tongue and is also used to treat addiction to opiates, such as heroin or prescriptions analgesics like OxyContin.
Buprenorphine can be used for both long-term maintenance and/or medically-supervised withdrawal from opioids. This FDA-approved drug has been proven safe and effective in suppressing withdrawal symptoms and in blocking the effects of illicit opioids.
Vivitrol (naltrexone)
Vivitrol (naltrexone) is a non-addictive, once-monthly injectable treatment that blocks opioid receptors in the brain. Because Vivitrol is an antagonist, it is right for patients who have already undergone withdrawal from heroin or opioid pain medicines. It can also be used to treat alcohol dependence.
As with all other medications at CHC Addiction Services, Vivitrol is to be used in conjunction with counseling.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Twenty topic group curriculum with the goal of assisting clients in gaining the recovery tools and support to establish, re-establish, or continue their sobriety. Participants will give and receive support, be encouraged, learn coping skills, process thoughts and feelings, and have a little fun! In addition to IOP group, attendees must participate in weekly counseling and recovery support meetings.
Reboot Group
Reboot helps people build motivation for achieving treatment goals. The name “Reboot,” represents a fresh start or reset on life. Participants engage in conversation and activities that strengthen their personal values, goals, and life aspirations. Reboot group members make a commitment to attend seven consecutive group sessions and provide weekly urine drug screening, with at least one negative UDS at time of graduation.
Recovery Support Group
This peer-led support group provides a safe space to foster connection and encouragement during your recovery journey. Join to share your experience, build up resources, make connections, and develop a personal lifestyle of recovery. We want to help you find meaning and purpose in your story!
Good Grief!
This grief therapy support group is a compassionate and structured space designed to address the unique challenges individuals face when dealing with grief and loss. The group aims to provide a supportive community where participants can navigate their emotions, share their experiences, and find healing. Additionally, experienced counselors will offer guidance and support to help individuals cope with symptoms of substance use, trauma and mental health while grieving.
As a provider of dual-diagnosis treatment, we know the importance of medical intervention to support improved mental health symptoms. We offer access to in-person and teleheatlh psychiatric evaluations and treatment.
CHC has partnered with The Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services MOMS program to provide treatment to pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders by providing wrap-around supports, specializing in skill development for women and their babies.
Case managers assist clients in obtaining resources such as housing, food, and transportation to support their recovery and remove barriers to treatment.
As an advocate and person in recovery, our peer supports partner with clients to develop an individualized recovery plan and facilitate interaction with the recovery community.
Our vocational specialist meets individually with clients to support their efforts toward employment readiness.
CHC owns and operates six recovery houses (five for men, one for women), as well as many long-term housing units accessible to eligible clients.
To support client’s engagement in clinical services, our two women’s programs offer drop-in childcare. Male clients with children may access this support for counseling as well, when coordinated with their provider.